County

Randolph County, AL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Alabama

👥21,405Population
💰$54,215Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$176,152Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 18.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.1%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Black18.2%
Asian0.7%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma192 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,564 (34.5%)
Some College1,890 (14.3%)
Associates1,795 (13.6%)
Bachelors1,626 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree3,149 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College14.3%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,215 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$176,151 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$676/mo
Total Housing Units11,983
Vacant Units3,083

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Randolph County, AL

Randolph County is located in Alabama and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,405 residents. With a median age of 44.01, it is a middle-aged county.

Randolph County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,214 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Randolph County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $176,151 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $675. Homeownership rates are high at 79.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Randolph County are primarily White (74.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Randolph County, AL is a working-class area in Alabama. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Randolph County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
36274 Roanoke 9,827 $43,679 $121,300 $594 3.1% 29.8%
36276 Wadley 2,371 $49,597 $190,000 $807 4.3% 43.7%
36278 Wedowee 4,266 $58,250 $252,100 $648 2.4% 41.2%
36280 Woodland 4,439 $76,128 $223,400 $813 2.7% 44.8%

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